Keith D. Cook, DPM, FACFAS

Surgical Pearls

Taking Advantage Of The Versatility Of Hook Plates

06/22/2015

Fracture management can be a large part of any foot and ankle surgical practice. When necessary, open reduction and internal fixation of displaced fractures can produce good clinical results.

Fracture management can be a...

06/22/2015

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Surgical Pearls

Essential Insights On The Medial Slide Calcaneal Osteotomy

04/19/2013

Irene Labib , DPM, MS;

Keith D. Cook , DPM, FACFAS;

Both pediatric and adult-acquired flatfoot deformities, particularly posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD) stage II, remain difficult to treat and there is much controversy in regard to the optimal form of treatment. Patients usually...

Both pediatric and...

04/19/2013

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Residency Corner

Selecting The Top Candidates For Residency Slots

03/04/2019

William Urbas , DPM, FACFAS;

Keith D. Cook , DPM, FACFAS;

Carmina Quiroga , DPM, FACFAS;

David Bernstein , DPM, FACFAS;

Craig Clifford , DPM, MHA, AACFAS, FACFAS, FACFAOM;

Harry John Visser , DPM, FACFAS;

After completing the interview and ranking process, these residency directors discuss how they narrow down their choices for joining the residency program while keeping the relevant rules in mind. Q: Now that you have completed your...

After completing the interview...

03/04/2019

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Diabetes Watch

Essential Pearls On Treating Diabetic Ankle Fractures

02/24/2014

Keith D. Cook , DPM, FACFAS;

Carl Brandon Lindberg , DPM;

Joseph Genualdi , DPM;

Ankle fractures are very common injuries that foot and ankle surgeons see. An estimated 585,000 ankle fractures occur in the United States each year and 25 percent receive surgical intervention.1 Ankle fractures are the most common...

Ankle fractures are very...

02/24/2014

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Midfoot Fusions: How To Address The Complications

01/22/2021

Sonia Mvuemba , DPM, MSHS;

Bridget M. Metzo , DPM, MS;

Keith D. Cook , DPM, FACFAS;

Common complications with midfoot fusions range from infection and nonunion to compensatory joint arthrosis and peripheral nerve issues. Sharing insights from their experience as well as the literature, these authors discuss keys to...

Common complications with...

01/22/2021

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Surgical Pearls

Emerging Concepts In Treating Calcaneal Fractures

06/29/2020

Bobbi Hayashi , DPM;

Keith D. Cook , DPM, FACFAS;

Surgical management of displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures is cumbersome, complex and constantly evolving.

Surgical management of displaced...

06/29/2020

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Point-Counterpoint: Should You Perform Minimal Incision Or Extensile Lateral Incision For Calcaneal Fractures?

06/23/2014

Matthew L. German , DPM;

George F. Wallace , DPM, MBA;

Keith D. Cook , DPM, FACFAS;

Minimal incision. Keith D. Cook, DPM, FACFAS, and Matthew L. German, DPM, note that using a minimal incision can facilitate anatomic reduction for calcaneal fractures and leads to fewer post-op complications than the extensile lateral...

Minimal incision. Keith D....

06/23/2014

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Point-Counterpoint: Acute Achilles Tendon Repair: Is The Mini-Open Approach Better Than An Open Approach?

07/24/2012

Wenjay Sung , DPM, FACFAS;

Keith D. Cook , DPM, FACFAS;

Yes. Wenjay Sung, DPM, says the majority of the current research shows that incorporation of the mini-open repair may provide a more viable option than traditional open repair with reduced complications. No. Keith D. Cook, DPM, FACFAS,...

Yes. Wenjay Sung, DPM, says the...

07/24/2012

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Point-Counterpoint: Is It Time To Retire The Triple Arthrodesis?

03/23/2016

Zachary Criswell , DPM;

Keith D. Cook , DPM, FACFAS;

John F. Grady , DPM, FACFAS, FACPM, FAAPSM, FASPS, FFPM;

Mallory Schweitzer , BS ;

Yes. Citing long-term outcomes in the literature and surgical experience, these authors say the triple arthrodesis is a ‘biomechanically unsound’ procedure for the most part that has been usurped by isolated and medial double arthrodesis...

Yes. Citing long-term outcomes...

03/23/2016

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Keys To Treating Nail And Digital Trauma

05/22/2017

Brandon Tucker , DPM;

Keith D. Cook , DPM, FACFAS;

Trauma to the nails and toes can result from various injuries and accidents with complications ranging from onycholysis to amputation. Accordingly, these authors offer pearls on short- and long-term treatment of lower extremity trauma...

Trauma to the nails and toes can...

05/22/2017

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